Scientists use bioengineered yeast instead of poppies to make opioids
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 15:30
in Health & Medicine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Scientists have invented a speedy method to make potent painkilling opioids using bioengineered baker's yeast instead of poppies, but need to fine-tune the process to make it commercially viable, according to a study published on Thursday.